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Mark Lawrenson (BBC)

I have been very impressed by Newcastle, who have been doing much better than I have been predicting they will.

Much like Burnley, the Magpies are well organised and well drilled, and are difficult to beat.

This game is going to be very close, but I am backing Newcastle to come out on top - just.

Paul Merson (Sky Sports)

Newcastle 2-1 WIN

I haven’t gone for Newcastle to win once this season but that changes today! Burnley’s home form has been a little shaky and Newcastle are on a roll.

They did well against Southampton and the Palace win was big for them. They are punching well above their weight - if they finish sixth Rafa Benitez will be manager of the season.

The name of the game remains safety and hopefully for Newcastle fans their club will be in a position in January to have a real go in the FA Cup. That would be brilliant.

Lee Ryder (ChronicleLive)

Newcastle 2-1 WIN

United will be difficult to break down with two banks of four but I don’t expect them to make as many defensive errors as the last away game to Southampton.

Mark Douglas (ChronicleLive)

DRAW 1-1

I think this is a tough game for Newcastle - certainly the toughest of a winnable trio that precedes more difficult matches to come. It’ll be a tactical and physical battle at Turf Moor and I wouldn’t expect to see Merino and Shelvey start together this week. Burnley have real quality but United have enough to get something from the game.

Chris Waugh (ChronicleLive)

1-1 DRAW

This will be a close encounter between two of the Premier League’s early surprise packages. Doubts over Sean Dyche’s future could unsettle the Clarets, given the magnificent job he has done there, and Newcastle will look to capitalise on that. However, Burnley do not concede many goals, and united are hardly prolific at the moment, so I don’t think it’ll be a thrilling affair. A closely-contested draw is my prediction - and that will more-than suffice for a Newcastle side who are aiming to keep their promising recent form going.

Stuart Jamieson (ChronicleLive)

Newcastle 1-0 WIN

I’m not expecting a glut of goals given how both sides are likely to approach this one. Burnley have a few injury concerns over key players and United should go there with confidence. I believe they can create enough chances to edge it.

Andrew Musgrove (ChronicleLive)

DRAW 1-1

Newcastle are on a good run but Turf Moor is a very difficult place to go to. Take into consideration that it’s Sean Dyche’s five-year anniversary at Burnley, the place will be buzzing. United have more than enough to beat Burnley but I feel the Clarets will prove hard to break down and the match will finish level.